Summary - WEST CLIFF STUDIOS, 9 FLAT 55 DURLEY GARDENS BOURNEMOUTH BH2 5HU
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact seaside one-bedroom ideal for buy-to-let or holiday stays.
Top (4th) floor flat with south–south-east aspect and sea glimpse
Vacant possession, sold chain free for quick purchase
Leasehold ~85 years remaining; ground rent £25
Service charge approx. £2,018 per year (buyer to verify)
Compact layout with low/sloped ceilings; limited internal space
Timber-frame building assumed to lack wall insulation; retrofit likely
Access only via communal stairs — no lift
Local crime levels above average; lively cosmopolitan neighbourhood
Set on Bournemouth’s West Cliff, this compact top-floor one-bedroom flat suits investors or holiday-let buyers seeking a low-maintenance coastal bolt-hole. The apartment benefits from a south–south-east aspect, a glimpse of the sea from the kitchen and modern fittings throughout, all within a characterful Edwardian red-brick conversion. Vacant possession and no forward chain make it quick to acquire.
Practical details support easy letting: electric underfloor heating, double glazing (install date unknown) and very cheap council tax. The flat is leasehold with c.85 years remaining, a modest £25 ground rent and an indicative service charge of around £2,018 — important for long-term running costs. EPC rating shown as E.
Buyers should note the home is a top (4th) floor apartment accessed only by stairs and has compact, low-ceiling rooms typical of an attic conversion. The building is timber-framed as originally built and assumed to lack internal wall insulation, which could affect heating efficiency and future improvement costs. Crime levels in the area are above average, and the neighbourhood is a lively, cosmopolitan area with students and migrant families nearby.
Overall this is a well-presented small flat in a sought-after seafront location that offers immediate letting potential or a weekend retreat, but it comes with the practical constraints of size, leasehold tenure and possible insulation/energy improvements.
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